Books A Grief Observed by C. S. Lewis (Author), Madeleine L'Engle (Foreword)

"A Grief Observed" by C. S. Lewis is a deeply personal and raw reflection on grief and loss, written after the death of his wife, Joy Davidman. Unlike his other more polished works, this book is a candid journal where Lewis openly shares his pain, doubt, anger, and journey toward healing. He explores how grief is intertwined with love, describing it as an overwhelming and unpredictable force that profoundly challenges faith.

Lewis grapples with his shaken beliefs, questioning God's nature, and expressing honest doubts while ultimately reaching a more complex and nuanced understanding of God. The book is divided into four parts, documenting his evolving state of mind as he processes mourning. Lewis finds that grief changes over time and that memories bring both comfort and sorrow. Importantly, he reveals how love endures beyond loss and concludes with an affirmation of enduring love within the context of God’s love. This work stands out as a powerful testimony to the human experience of grief and faith.